Let’s redefine generosity.  As it stands, we tend to think of generosity in isolated acts, as fleeting moments of altruism. Donations, volunteering, fundraisers. This makes generosity a box we tick off every now and then. A few months later, an alarm goes off in our heads telling us we haven’t...

A reflection of my face on the screen, a pen in hand, and a blank piece of paper on my desk waiting for me to scribble down words. I look up at the time, the clock strikes 9:00, I excitedly await for Karam’s leaders to join the call. I greet...

I was in fifth grade attending a small school in the village in which I was born, in Syria. A group of running coaches from the big city nearby came and asked our class and others to gather in the courtyard. They told us that the last five boys to...

We should all stand with immigrants. June marks the beginning of Immigrant Heritage Month — a month-long celebration that allows communities across the United States to explore their heritage and celebrate the shared diversity of their cultures. Throughout the month, we honor and celebrate the foundational contributions of immigrants.  Our...

June is World Refugee Month, and Karam is celebrating all the contributions, achievements, and stories of refugee communities through our Building Community Together campaign. We know there is power in the community. We know that feeling a sense of community increases one’s quality of life, health, happiness, and longevity. We...

Having lost everything to war, Imad Alarnab left Syria with only the love for his family and the desire to provide for them. He took on the refugee's journey from Damascus to Europe with so much faith in his heart and so little money in his pocket. The three-month refugee...

When we talk about Eid in Syria, we think of a few years back with a smile on our faces and longing in our hearts, to a time when days carried love, happiness, blessings, tenderness, and many true feelings.  After many years of exile, and many more of the loss...

This week, we’re craving something sweet, so we asked Karam’s Innovative Education mentor Hiba, to share her Tamrieh recipe. Legend has it that this dessert was first made in the city of Nablus, more than two hundred years ago, when a young man arrived from the city of Tamra and...

During Ramadan, Muslims from all corners of the globe come together to celebrate the holy month. There is more to Ramadan than just fasting and worshipping. It is about connecting with one's culture and traditions, and reminiscing about a simpler time. Even though Muslims around the world observe Ramadan in...

Throughout Ramadan, we will be sharing popular (and simple) Syrian recipes with you that you, too, can make...Today, we will learn how to make the Syrian Lentil Soup.  Ingredients:  2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour dissolved in 3 tablespoons of cold water Lemon wedges (1 to 2 per person)  2 tablespoons...

Did you know that there are six religions other than Islam that require fasting? Here are the religions and their ways of fasting:  Judaism: Every year, there are six days during which observant Jews fast. They are divided into two “Major fasts” and "Minor fasts". "Major Fasts" is when Jews...

Once upon a time… These magic words open up a world of possibilities that reaches the hearts of children, friends, or the general public. We are all storytellers and have great ones to tell. It takes choosing the right story to attract, touch, and engage an audience.  Stories transcend time,...

The global refugee crisis is surging as Ukrainians flee the violence of the Russian invasion. If you find yourself at a loss for how to help, we’ve put together a few general ideas to advocate for all refugee communities. In these times, it’s critical to keep all refugee communities in...

In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to talk about the concept of complexity: no universal narrative can define what it means to “be a woman.” Each person is a collection of each of their identities and experiences, opportunities, and hardships. Why would women be any different?  It is...